Factsheets

Since 2001 the University of Michigan’s Center for Sustainable Systems has developed a growing set of factsheets that cover topics including energy, water, food, waste, buildings, materials, and transportation systems. Each factsheet presents important patterns of use, life cycle impacts and sustainable solutions. They are designed to inform policymakers, business professionals, students and teachers. The factsheets are peer-reviewed and updated annually.

Click here to download a complete set of the factsheets in booklet style.

Mobility

Sustainability Indicators

Water

Did you know?

The California State Water Project is the largest single user of electricity in California. It consumes an average of 5 billion kWh per year, which is more than 25% of the total electricity consumption for the entire state of New Mexico.